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New York Man Dies After Contracting Mad-Cow-Like Disease From Eating Squirrel Brains

The extremely rare brain disease has had only four confirmed cases in the United States— but this could be the fifth.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 18, 2018

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New York Man Dies After Contracting Mad-Cow-Like Disease From Eating Squirrel Brains

The extremely rare brain disease has had only four confirmed cases in the United States— but this could be the fifth.

By Bernadette Deron • October 18, 2018

This California Whole Foods Filed A Restraining Order Against A Vegan Group

"DxE members have repeatedly entered our stores and property to conduct demonstrations that disrupt customers and team members by blocking access to our aisles, departments and cash registers."

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 9, 2018

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This California Whole Foods Filed A Restraining Order Against A Vegan Group

"DxE members have repeatedly entered our stores and property to conduct demonstrations that disrupt customers and team members by blocking access to our aisles, departments and cash registers."

By Bernadette Deron • October 9, 2018

Kazakhstan Set To Chemically Castrate First Of 2,000 Convicted Pedophiles

The controversial new punishment's goal is to reduce the sexual urges of the sex offenders, thus reducing their chances of committing another sex-related crime.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 26, 2018

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Kazakhstan Set To Chemically Castrate First Of 2,000 Convicted Pedophiles

The controversial new punishment's goal is to reduce the sexual urges of the sex offenders, thus reducing their chances of committing another sex-related crime.

By Caroline Redmond • September 26, 2018

Dog With Orange-Sized Tumor On Her Head Gets A New 3D-Printed Skull — And A Second Chance At Life

The procedure to remove Patches' deadly tumor and replace part of her skull with a 3D-printed cap had never been done before in North America.

By Caroline Redmond • Sep 25, 2018

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Dog With Orange-Sized Tumor On Her Head Gets A New 3D-Printed Skull — And A Second Chance At Life

The procedure to remove Patches' deadly tumor and replace part of her skull with a 3D-printed cap had never been done before in North America.

By Caroline Redmond • September 25, 2018

25 Weird Phobias That Some People Actually Have

You may think you have some irrational fears, but wait until you read about these weird phobias — which are more common than you probably thought.

By Erin Kelly • Sep 8, 2018

25 Weird Phobias That Some People Actually Have

You may think you have some irrational fears, but wait until you read about these weird phobias — which are more common than you probably thought.

By Erin Kelly • September 8, 2018

These Are The Laziest Countries In The World, According To The United Nations

The World Health Organization had hoped to reduce inactivity 10 percent by 2025, but these numbers don't bode well for that goal.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 6, 2018

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These Are The Laziest Countries In The World, According To The United Nations

The World Health Organization had hoped to reduce inactivity 10 percent by 2025, but these numbers don't bode well for that goal.

By Bernadette Deron • September 6, 2018

This 25-Year-Old Man Looks Like A 12-Year-Old Boy Thanks To Fabry Disease

This Fabry disease patient is frequently accused of using a fake ID and the police once reported him as a missing child that ran away from home.

By Caroline Redmond • Aug 15, 2018

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This 25-Year-Old Man Looks Like A 12-Year-Old Boy Thanks To Fabry Disease

This Fabry disease patient is frequently accused of using a fake ID and the police once reported him as a missing child that ran away from home.

By Caroline Redmond • August 15, 2018

Terminally Ill Children, 9 And 11, Granted Euthanasia In Belgium

The children's deaths came out in a report on euthanasia in Belgium stating that 4,337 people were euthanized in the country in total between 2016 and 2017.

By Caroline Redmond • Aug 8, 2018

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Terminally Ill Children, 9 And 11, Granted Euthanasia In Belgium

The children's deaths came out in a report on euthanasia in Belgium stating that 4,337 people were euthanized in the country in total between 2016 and 2017.

By Caroline Redmond • August 8, 2018

Internal Decapitation: What It Is And How One Man Survived

Those who suffer an internal decapitation have their skull severed from their spine. Yet some, like Brock Meister, still actually survive.

By Caroline Redmond • Aug 6, 2018

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Internal Decapitation: What It Is And How One Man Survived

Those who suffer an internal decapitation have their skull severed from their spine. Yet some, like Brock Meister, still actually survive.

By Caroline Redmond • August 6, 2018

Overweight Tourists Are Crippling The Donkeys On Santorini

"The obese and overweight tourists, combined with the lack of shade and water as well as the sheer heat and 568 cobbled steps, is what is causing such a problem."

By Caroline Redmond • Aug 1, 2018

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Overweight Tourists Are Crippling The Donkeys On Santorini

"The obese and overweight tourists, combined with the lack of shade and water as well as the sheer heat and 568 cobbled steps, is what is causing such a problem."

By Caroline Redmond • August 1, 2018